Friends

As you grow up you'll make friends and lose friends. There'll be times when friends need your help. And there'll be times when you don't get along. We've got advice on some common issues below.

Friendship problems

If you're having problems with your friendships, we've got advice to help.

Peer pressure

Get help making your own choices.

Bullying and cyberbullying

If you or someone you know is being bullied, we're here to help.

Top tips for making friends

Check out our tips for making friends.

Helping a friend

Worried about a friend? Get advice to help.

Coping with stress

Get our tips to help you deal with stress, no matter what’s causing it.

Being assertive

Being assertive can help you to explain how you feel and what you need, without being rude.

How to build your confidence and self-esteem

If you want to build confidence and bring out your best self, use our tips to help you.

Your letters about friends

How to make more friends | Ask Sam

Dear Sam, I dont know if you are a boy or a girl which doesn't at all matter to me but could u please help me find id...

Toxic friend | Ask Sam

hii I'm wondering if you have any tips or advice on cutting off a toxic friendship? ive tried ignoring her and cuttin...

taking care of my friends | Ask Sam

hi sam i've got two really lovely friends who i'm super worried about. we're all heading into gcse year and they both...

what to do? | Ask Sam

Dear Sam, So for context my friend is pretty suicidal and gets really stressed, he asked me one day if i wouldnt mind...